Haskovo Province, Administrative division in southern Bulgaria
The province encompasses 5,533 square kilometers of territory, containing 11 municipalities and sharing borders with Greece and Turkey in the southeastern region.
The Haskovo Province was officially established on January 8, 1999, as part of Bulgaria's administrative restructuring following the post-communist period.
The population of 256,408 residents represents a mix of ethnic groups, with Bulgarians comprising 79.4%, Turks 12.5%, and Roma 7.0% according to census data.
The province maintains road connections to major Bulgarian cities through national highways and operates multiple border checkpoints with neighboring Greece and Turkey.
Municipalities within the province include Dimitrovgrad, which developed as an industrial center, and Mineralni Bani, known for its mineral water springs.
Location: Bulgaria
Inception: January 8, 1999
Capital city: Haskovo
Elevation above the sea: 232 m
Website: http://hs.government.bg
Shares border with: Stara Zagora Province, Kardzhali Province
Website: http://hs.government.bg
GPS coordinates: 41.83333,25.91667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:47
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